Director, Electrical Engineering - Data Centers

Location: Remote | California or Colorado Preferred

About the Role

A rapidly growing infrastructure developer and operator is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to provide technical leadership across large-scale data center projects nationwide. This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalized organization at the forefront of power and digital infrastructure development, supporting some of the most advanced mission-critical facilities in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design oversight for hyperscale and mission-critical data center developments.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design criteria, and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct design reviews throughout project lifecycles, coordinating with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide technical expertise on low, medium, and high-voltage power systems, backup power infrastructure, grounding, controls, and critical facility design.
• Support equipment evaluation, vendor selection, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and technical submittal reviews.
• Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot system issues and improve facility performance.
• Guide white space planning, power distribution strategies, rack layouts, cable pathways, containment systems, and phased capacity deployments.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to develop Basis of Design documents and facility requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, equipment, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of electrical engineers while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license preferred.
• 8-12+ years of electrical engineering experience within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale industrial/commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, backup generation, UPS systems, and critical infrastructure design.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs and supporting construction and project delivery efforts.
• Demonstrated success leading projects and mentoring or managing engineering teams.
• Familiarity with NEC and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Proficiency with engineering and design software, including AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential and industry-leading benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote options available.

Pay

$190,000 - $260,000 Base + Bonus

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a high-growth organization investing heavily in next-generation data center and energy infrastructure.
• Influence engineering standards and best practices across a national project portfolio.
• Opportunity to lead and build a high-performing engineering team.